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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
3
Attorney EB Morrison Rev 4 Wishart and Mrs Hull will judge the boys declamatory contest at their school this evening at eight. Ten boys compete in dramatic oratorical and humorous classes. Weather may reduce attendance but organizers seek a large crowd as the first such meet in years. A girls contest is planned for March 12.
Tickets for the Japanese play by Y W C A girls at the high school are sold by students at 35 cents for adults and 25 cents for students. The show promises good value, with rehearsals finished. Tickets will be checked at Phillipa drug store at 8 15 Monday morning.
Mrs Grace Yates aged 82, mother of landlord A J Yates of Colenso hotel, died today at 8 30 after a winter of ill health. Born in 1837 in Torn St Austell England she came to America in 1849 with her parents on a seven week voyage. She married Edward Yates in 1856 and lived near Tama Iowa. he died seven years ago. Surviving are her son J F Yates and daughters Mrs Clara Memmer Wheatland Wyoming and Mrs T B Reed Tama Iowa along with two brothers Edward Cory Quincy Ill and Benjamin Cory California. Funeral arrangements not yet made as relatives live afar.
A youth tied to a tree on the city outskirts endured abuse from a group of town rowdies until released after freezing. The injured boy, son of Ernest Webberking, was found by a passerby in a hysterical and numb state.
Al B. Adams long time Muscatine resident and Rock Island branch express messenger dies in Muscatine hospital after illness beginning a year ago. Born July 20 1861 in Muscatine he married Ida Mark 18 years ago and led the express run in this city. Survived by wife Dorothy and brother Will, he was a Presbyterian church member. Funeral at Muscatine Saturday at 2 30 from 603 East 9th Street.
A dairy shop plans to reserve a gallon for customer Guy Nevius who may be delayed by a heavy snowbank. The note warns that many farmers are in town with cream and bread will be stretched thin today.
Washington meets Fairfield in a Friday night high school basketball clash at the Washington gym. Fairfield carries a strong record and confidence after a tight earlier win over Washington with Washington missing part of its lineup. Coach Whitford aims for a strong lineup and sharp shooting to seize the upset.
Marriage licenses have been issued to Charlies L. Reighard and Ruth H. Kent of Rubio and to Earl L. Tygret of Richland and Lucy B. Milley of Fairfield.
The treasury announced a February decrease of 264.057 million dollars in the public debt, leaving the national debt at 25.4043 billion dollars.
Local daily reports on community happenings in Washington County including civic meetings, school activities, and weather outlooks with emphasis on residents and nearby businesses.
The forecast notes a sudden weather shift from springlike warmth to a violent winter blizzard. Rain in the afternoon gave way to snow with northwest winds, impacting Washington residents. By midday conditions eased as the wind subsided and sun returned, signaling another change.
Local churches and civic groups publish a schedule of meetings and social events. The Loyal Sons and Daughters of the Christian church plan a Thursday gathering with Miss Lena Haney. The Woman's Relief Corps hosts a ward social March 4 at the Beatty home with a program and refreshments to aid veterans.
The Philathea class will host supper in the church dining room at 6:00, each bringing sandwiches and another substantial dish. The Baptist Missionary program meets at the parsonage Friday at 2:30 with Mrs. McAvoy and Mrs. Bartholomew in charge. Senior choir rehearsal moves from 8:00 to 7:30 at M E church. Sunday school orchestra meets at 7:00 Friday night as usual. W R C social at County Home postponed due to bad weather.
American Legion Commander Tipton of Muscatine will speak to the Harlan Thoma Post at Ainsworth on Friday night March 5. A social follows the address and all members are urged to attend.
G R Turner longtime McGregor resident dies at his home aged 72 though a Canadian citizen he inherited a million dollar estate in Canada earlier. He worked as a bookkeeper for Hunting Elevator Co and was a dominant oarsman on the upper Mississippi his gift Turner Park naming the local athletic park after himself.
Rev. Mr. Doyle pastor of the Methodist Church of Emerson was severely injured when a car left in gear crashed through his garage wall Sunday evening. He was rushed to a local hospital with serious injuries but survived the perilous event.
A man left his running car in gear and, upon returning, tried to start it as it rolled forward. The vehicle crushed through the garage wall, threw him down a ten foot embankment, and left him with broken ribs and severe bruising. He was rescued in critical condition.
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